Mission Statement
"The mission of the Village Clerks Office is to provide the Village of Palm Springs with quality service, accurate public records, and a preservation of legislative history."

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The Village Clerk
The Village Clerk is appointed by the Village Manager. As the contact between the citizens and the government, the Clerk's Office can be called the hub of local government. The Clerk is expected to know virtually everything about the operation of the Village and how to accomplish all that needs to be done. When answers are not readily available, the Clerk's Office must know how to refer questions or problems for proper handling.

The Office of the Village Clerk is the principal source for information sought by the public; therefore, the most important links between Village government and the public that it serves are public relations and effective communication. The Clerk's Office is a service department that is the oldest office of municipal government. It is the clearinghouse for obtaining data about Village government. Some of the services provided by the City Clerk's Office involve:

• Preparation of the Village Council Agenda

• Municipal Election

• Village Code of Ordinances and Resolutions

• Village Council and Advisory Board Meeting Minutes

• Preparation of Meeting Notices

• Preparation of Legal Ads

• Lien Searches

• Certification of Documents

• Responding to Requests for Public Record Information

• Custodian of the Village Seal

• All Village Insurance Property & Liability

Village Council Meetings
The Village Council meetings are held in Village Hall on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Meetings are open to the public in accordance with Florida Government In-the-Sunshine laws. Agendas are posted prior to the meeting at Village Hall, the Library and on the Village website. Residents are encouraged to attend and are given the opportunity to speak at all regular meetings. (Click here to view Village Council Page)

Election Official
One of the most important responsibilities of the Village Clerk's Office is preparing for and conducting the Municipal Election. Some of the Clerk's election responsibilities include:

• Notifying the public of an upcoming election.

• Qualifying the candidates to run for office.

• Tracking the filing of Campaign Treasurer's Reports by candidates.

• Hiring and authorizing payment for the poll workers who work at the precincts.

• Working with the Supervisor of Elections to locate polling locations.

• Arranging for the delivery and pickup of the voting equipment.

• Maintain receipt of election results.

• Absentee Ballots are handled through the Office of the Supervisor of Elections. (Click here to view their website)

Citizen Advisory Boards
Citizen participation is vital to a democratic government. The Village recognizes the unique contributions made by volunteers and encourages involvement in the policy-making process through service on advisory boards. The standing Council Advisory Boards consist of the Board of Adjustment, Beautification Board, Code Enforcement Board, Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Land Development Board, Library Board and Leisure Services Board. Other ad hoc committees may be appointed from time to time. Each provides valuable input in the decisions made for the community. Applications for appointment are available in the Office of the Village Clerk and on the Village website. (Click here to view this page)

Lien Searches
When a property sale is anticipated, title companies submit requests to the Village Clerk's Office for a search of our records to determine whether there are any outstanding liens against the property. These liens could include lot mowing liens or Code violation liens. We also provide the title companies with information regarding outstanding utility bills. When selling a home or refinancing a mortgage, this information is vitally necessary to close the deal. The Village provides this service at a minimal charge.

Voter Registration
Residents are encouraged to register to vote and exercise their civic duty. Applications are available at Village Hall, the Library, most banks, driver's license offices, and the county Supervisor of Elections office. You must notify the Supervisor of Elections if you change your name or residence address. (Click here to view their website)